When Olympic Swimmers Dominik Meichtry and Jessica Hardy (right) decided to take the plunge and get married they thought they’d do things a little differently.

Rather than having their photos taken outside a boring church they stripped out of their wedding togs and headed straight to the pool to show off their matching ‘Just Married’ swimsuits and ‘Mr and Mrs’ Speedo caps.

Not sure if the vows were read under water or if the bride swam up the lane rather than walk down the aisle.

But hopefully things went a little better than the engagement when Swiss Olympic swimmer Dominik left the engagement ring in Jessica’s backpack at the World Championships in Barcelona and she unwittingly gave the backpack away to one of the volunteers to say thankyou.

Luckily she was able to get it back after putting out a message on Twitter – see below

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/10/olympic-swimmers-dominik-meichtry-and-jessica-hardy-take-the-plunge-with-underwater-wedding.html/feed010 Ideas For A Garden Wedding Partyhttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/10-ideas-for-a-garden-wedding-party.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/10-ideas-for-a-garden-wedding-party.html#commentsThu, 18 Jul 2013 12:03:41 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19550This is the wedding season to take advantage of the great British outdoors and host a beautiful garden wedding party. OK granted, this may also involve some tarpaulin (or back-up plan), nonetheless, it’s the simplest ideas that can be the most heavenly and romantic.

Transform an everyday garden into a magical setting, choosing from themes such as sublime Victorian floral to a quintessentially English Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. A garden wedding party conjures up images of twinkling crystal chandeliers hanging from branches of orange blossom and vintage glass jars full of wild flowers on tables draped in lace. All this can be created on a budget, and with an imagination that can run wild!

The other massive advantage is the cost to produce a magical outdoor venue can be a snip compared to hiring most venues. Here’s some garden wedding party decoration ideas to get started with. [See image gallery at www.bridalwave.tv]

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/10-ideas-for-a-garden-wedding-party.html/feed2Should you have Children At Weddings? – Some Tips to entertain kidshttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/should-you-have-children-at-weddings-some-tips-to-entertain-kids.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/should-you-have-children-at-weddings-some-tips-to-entertain-kids.html#respondThu, 18 Jul 2013 12:01:21 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19534The much debated question whether or not to invite children to your wedding is forever prevalent. Whether you’re in the ‘aw, they’re so cute’ camp – or more the ‘keep-‘em-away-from-my-DRESS!’ variety, the chances are there maybe some kids at your wedding and whether they’re nieces, nephews, cousins or your own children, it’s generally a good idea to include in your plans some ideas to keep them (- and thereby everyone) happy during your ceremony and reception.

Incorporating yet more into your plans needn’t result in adding much more to the bottom line of your wedding budget, as ideas stretch from the cheap and cheerful to the full-on every kids cinderella dream.

Here’s some top tips for you to consider to prevent a Lord of the Flies situation at your wedding!

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/should-you-have-children-at-weddings-some-tips-to-entertain-kids.html/feed0What type of Wedding Dress neckline should you choose?http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/what-type-of-wedding-dress-neckline-should-you-choose.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/what-type-of-wedding-dress-neckline-should-you-choose.html#commentsThu, 18 Jul 2013 11:58:14 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19505For some of us, the idea of the perfect wedding dress can start well before the big question’s been popped (- and possibly before adulthood?). Regardless, when you get down to it it can be a tricky choice what with so many styles and designs out there: As well as choosing the right dress silhouette for you, there’s also the different types of necklines to decide on.

Necklines can be just as important to consider as they can accentuate your best features, or detract away from those areas you’d rather not draw attention to.

Here’s our top ten bridal necklines you can pick your favourite from, depending on what works best for you.

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/07/what-type-of-wedding-dress-neckline-should-you-choose.html/feed210 of the UK’s most unusual Wedding Venueshttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/10-of-the-uks-most-unusual-wedding-venues.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/10-of-the-uks-most-unusual-wedding-venues.html#respondFri, 21 Jun 2013 13:47:41 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19530Finding THE wedding venue can be the hardest nut to crack on your wedding plan. Proximity to home/elderly relatives; ambience; cost; capacity; funny little rules venues dictate, can be enough to put any bride/groom into a spin. As more and more weddings these days are becoming less corporate hotel chain affairs, couples tying the knot are increasingly on the hunt for a venue that fulfills big dreams. Not necessarily of the princess variety, but of a personal, meaningful to the newlyweds kind.

This ‘holy grail’ can also entail the need for unique, never-done-before and a wedding people don’t stop talking about. High ambitions require some pretty far-out options, and for those of you quirky, adventurous and non-conventional types out there, here’s our top ten unusual wedding venues around the UK.

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/10-of-the-uks-most-unusual-wedding-venues.html/feed0Ideas for Wedding Stationery – invitations, place cards and morehttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/ideas-for-wedding-stationery-invitations-place-cards-and-more.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/ideas-for-wedding-stationery-invitations-place-cards-and-more.html#respondFri, 21 Jun 2013 13:40:34 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19527Planning your perfect wedding day can be a lot of fun, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different options out there and not know where to start. Preparation often starts with the wedding invites – the first taste your guests will get of your big day.

Choosing a theme is an important first step, whether it’s colour, vintage, season or something special to you and your other half. Consider how the theme can be carried throughout your wedding day across all your wedding stationery, table decoration, flowers, bridal gown etc. In fact once you get started it can be difficult to stop, what with so many beautiful little details out there, to make your day one to remember.

Here’s our top ten wedding stationery ideas featuring different themes to get you started.

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/ideas-for-wedding-stationery-invitations-place-cards-and-more.html/feed0Our guide to Key Wedding Dress Shapes – know your Fishtail from your Mermaidhttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/our-guide-to-key-wedding-dress-shapes-know-your-fishtail-from-your-mermaid.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/our-guide-to-key-wedding-dress-shapes-know-your-fishtail-from-your-mermaid.html#commentsFri, 21 Jun 2013 13:34:24 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19499Where to begin when the question has been popped? Often for brides-to-be it all starts with the dress, which can be a daunting experience in uncharted territories. Budgets can dictate designers ( – or not) or where to look, however this still leaves an infinite number of options regardless of price.

A good way to start this epic journey, can be to decide on which dress silhouette works best for your shape and style. After all, your wedding day will be you looking your absolute best – so consider what you want to show-off (or not) with the best dress for you.

Here’s a few key bridal dress silhouettes, ideal for all shapes and sizes.

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/our-guide-to-key-wedding-dress-shapes-know-your-fishtail-from-your-mermaid.html/feed3Shoes – some ideas for Brides on footwear that isn’t just for one big dayhttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/shoes-some-ideas-for-brides-on-footwear-that-isnt-just-for-one-big-day.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/shoes-some-ideas-for-brides-on-footwear-that-isnt-just-for-one-big-day.html#respondWed, 12 Jun 2013 12:27:20 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19486Old school fashion rules dictated that an outfit started with the shoes (or was it the hat?) Either way, we can bet this is not the case for most brides today – with the ‘dream dress’ taking precedence. However that doesn’t mean to say that shoes should be an afterthought. Why waste money on a pair of shoes a) You don’t particularly like b) Will never wear again. Why not go for a pair that not only goes perfectly with your dress, but you would also be happy to step out in another day…

Here’s our top ten pick of shoes perfect for all kinds of brides / outfits.

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/shoes-some-ideas-for-brides-on-footwear-that-isnt-just-for-one-big-day.html/feed0Don’t forget! The last minute plans you need to make for your weddinghttp://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/dont-forget-the-last-minute-plans-you-need-to-make-for-your-wedding.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/dont-forget-the-last-minute-plans-you-need-to-make-for-your-wedding.html#commentsMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:33:32 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19475The invitations have been heatedly debated over, sent and rsvp’d. The perfect dress agonised over (not to mention a small fortune spent on); The menu tasted and all those finicky details researched to the nth degree. Now there’s just time for those last minute jobs that didn’t make it higher up on your wedding plan.

So with just a few weeks to go ‘til you say those immortal words: ‘I’m sure I ordered the gold ones..’, here’s our last minute wedding tips we think could come in handy…

]]>http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/dont-forget-the-last-minute-plans-you-need-to-make-for-your-wedding.html/feed1Wedding dresses on a budget – the best for under £750http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/wedding-dresses-on-a-budget-the-best-for-under-750.html
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2013/06/wedding-dresses-on-a-budget-the-best-for-under-750.html#respondMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:28:00 +0000http://www.bridalwave.tv/?p=19455Making a limited wedding budget stretch can keep the savviest brides-to-be awake at night, however one option is not to blow the equivalent of the honeymoon on the dress. Not ignoring the fact that the dress plays a key role in the big day – so it still needs to be ‘the one’ for you, and as so many discerning brides are demanding these days, vintage style is ever sought after. With this in mind, here are our top ten vintage style wedding dresses suitable for all silhouettes, to be had for under £750.